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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.67, 152.64 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.67, 152.64 and 71.79 is: 99.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.67 : 152.64 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.67/152.64 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.67x = 152.64 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.67x = 10,958.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,958.03/110.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.02

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